Cyclist's Post-Ride Chicken & Broccoli Recovery Pasta
A recipe from Italy.
🇮🇹 ItalyitalycyclistFriendlypostRidehighProteinhighCarbrecoveryhalal
Nutrition (per serving)
645Calories
46 gProtein
78 gCarbs
16 gFat
5 gSugar
650 mgSalt
Ingredients
- 100 g Dry pasta
- 120 g, sliced thin Chicken breast
- 80 g Broccoli florets
- 2 tsp Olive oil
- 1 clove, sliced Garlic
- 1 tbsp Lemon juice
- 15 g, grated Parmesan
- pinch, optional Chili flakes
- to taste Salt and pepper
Method
- Cook the pasta in salted water, adding the broccoli for the last 3 minutes. Reserve a cup of pasta water and drain.
- Season the chicken and cook in the oil over medium-high heat 4–5 minutes until cooked through. Add garlic for the last 30 seconds.
- Toss everything with the lemon juice, Parmesan and a splash of pasta water.
- Aim to eat within 1–2 hours after a hard or long ride. A common target is about 1–1.2 g carbohydrate and 0.25–0.3 g protein per kg of body weight.
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